Justine Henin-Hardenne was the defending champion, but chose not to participate that year.
Lindsay Davenport won the final, beating Jelena Janković, 6–4, 3–6, 6–4.
Singles results
Seeds The top four seeds received a bye into the second round.
Draw
Finals
Top half
Bottom half
Qualifying
Seeds
Qualifiers
Draw
First qualifier
Second qualifier
Third qualifier
Fourth qualifier
References
External links 2005 Dubai Championship at wtatennis.com